Sag Harbor Cinema Art Auction Benefit / August 17th : Six Artists / Paintings

Six Artists Donate Original Artwork

for Sag Harbor Cinema Annual Benefit Auction

Preview at Keyes Art Gallery Starting August 4

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Sag Harbor Cinema (SHC) is pleased to announce that six East End artists have generously donated their original artwork for a special art auction during the Cinema’s Annual Benefit. The Benefit will take place August 17 at Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club and will honor the work of actress Naomi Watts, who will be in attendance, with the Sag Harbor Cinema Voyager Award.

A preview of the auction pieces will take place at Keyes Art Gallery (45 Main Street, Sag Harbor) on August 4 from 5pm-7pm and will include pieces by Ross Bleckner, Nanette Carter, Jeremy Dennis, Eric Fischl, Cornelia Foss, and David Salle.

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“Artists have been at the forefront of the Sag Harbor Cinema’s restoration, beginning with a major gift from Eric Fischl and numerous art auctions organized by artist and Founding Chair April Gornik,” said Nick Gazzolo, Co-Chair of the Benefit Committee. “Their dedication and generosity have been instrumental in reviving this cherished cultural landmark on 90 Main Street in Sag Harbor.”

April Gornik added, “Six VERY fine artists have donated exceptional work for this show, and we are thrilled to be able to start bidding at 50% of retail prices. This is a don’t-miss opportunity!”

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Bidding on these six pieces will commence online at the preview reception at the Keyes Art Gallery on August 4 and be on view until the day of the event. The bidding will conclude during the Benefit on August 17 at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. The Cinema’s crucial fundraising event will also honor the career of actress Naomi Watts (Mulholland Drive, 21 Grams, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”) by presenting her with the non-profit organization’s inaugural Voyager Award for her exceptional contributions to the film industry and her unwavering support for the arts.

In addition to the art auction, the Cinema’s Benefit will offer unique experiences such as tickets to Billy Joel concerts, a golf outing with J.J. Redick at The Bridge, and a barge trip in Belgium. All proceeds from the auction will directly benefit Sag Harbor Cinema, supporting its mission to provide diverse, curated cinematic experiences to the community.

Sag Harbor Cinema’s Annual Benefit on August 17^th starts at 6:30pm with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, a live auction, dancing with the Hoodoo Loungers, and a bonfire on the beach.

Tickets and more information about the Benefit, including limited sponsorship opportunities, can be found at https://sagharborcinema.org/benefit-2024/

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As a not-for-profit 501(c)3, community-based organization, Sag Harbor Cinema is dedicated to presenting the past, present and future of the movies and to preserving and educating about films, filmmaking, and the film-going experience in its three state-of-the-art theaters. The Cinema engages its audiences and the community year-round through dialogue, discovery, and appreciation of the moving image – from blockbusters to student shorts and everything in between. Revitalized and reimagined through unprecedented community efforts to rebuild the iconic Main Street structure after a fire nearly destroyed it in 2016, SHC continues a long historic tradition of entertainment in the heart of Sag Harbor Village. SHC Members enjoy discounts on tickets and merchandise.

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS (Artwork not to scale)

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“Untitled”

ROSS BLECKNER

Ross Bleckner (b. 1949) is an American artist known for his poignant works responding to the AIDS epidemic. His art is featured in major collections, including The Museum of Modern Art, NY, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Bleckner’s work often explores themes of change, loss, and memory.

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Destablizing

NANETTE CARTER

Nanette Carter (b. 1954) is an African American artist known for her intricate mylar collages. Her work addresses contemporary issues through abstract forms and is part of permanent collections at the Pérez Art Museum, Miami, and the Studio Museum in Harlem, NY.

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“I could stand here all NIGHT”

JEREMY DENNIS

Jeremy Dennis (b. 1990) is a contemporary fine art photographer and a Tribal Member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation. His work explores Indigenous identity and culture and has been featured in numerous exhibitions. Dennis is also the founder of Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio, Inc. on the Shinnecock Reservation.

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“Woman in Light”

ERIC FISCHL

Eric Fischl (b. 1948) is an internationally acclaimed American painter and sculptor recognized for his powerful depictions of American life. His work is featured in major museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Fischl is also a Fellow at the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Fischl made a major gift to the Sag Harbor Cinema’s restoration effort, exemplifying the vital role artists have played in this endeavor.

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“Untitled”

CORNELIA FOSS

Cornelia Foss (b. 1931) is an American painter and educator whose work is part of collections at The National Portrait Gallery and The Huntington Museum. Known for her landscapes and portraits, Foss has been a prominent figure in the American “painterly realists” group.

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“Untitled”

DAVID SALLE

David Salle (b. 1952) is an American painter, printmaker, photographer, and stage designer based in East Hampton, NY. Salle earned a BFA and MFA from the California Institute of the Arts, studying with John Baldessari. His work gained public attention in the early 1980s, with exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and the Tate Modern. Salle’s work is known for its critical essays, including the praised collection “How to See,” published in 2016.

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